In addition to the 19 core standards for all science teachers, those who specialize in the teaching of
biology will meet the following standards:

STANDARD 1
The competent biology teacher applies an understanding of the concepts of cell biology.

Knowledge Indicators: The competent biology teacher
1A. Understands the structural and functional aspects of nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids
and enzyme kinetics and reactivity.
1B. Understands the utilization and synthesis of organic materials by living systems, and the
relationship of these processes to energy production and utilization at the cellular level.
1C. Understands the basic methods and processes used in cellular and molecular biology research.
1D. Understands the mechanisms and genetics of cellular differentiation to form specialized tissues,
organs and the organism.

Performance Indicators: The competent biology teacher
1E. Designs and/or describes models that represent nuclear and cellular chemical reactions at the
microscopic and macroscopic levels.
1F. Demonstrates the use and application of the technologies and instruments used to study
biological phenomena at the cellular level for both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
1G. Delineates the historical progression of the studies of cellular biology, emphasizing the changes
in knowledge from advances in technology and the resulting societal implications.
1H. Develops, selects, and implements safe and appropriate laboratory, field and classroom activities
to develop students' understanding of cell biology.